Lynch inks deal with Icemen

Action photo of Luke Lynch of the Jacksonville Icemen

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Icemen, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s New York Rangers and the American Hockey League’s Hartford Wolf Pack, announced that the team has agreed to terms with forward Luke Lynch for the 2022-23 season.

Lynch returns for a second season in Jacksonville, after an impressive rookie campaign last season accruing 33 points (9g-24a) in 56 games. He added four points (3g-1a) in eight contests during the 2022 Kelly Cup Playoffs. The 26-year-old made his professional debut with the Wheeling Nailers, appearing in four games toward the end of the 2020-21 season.

Prior to turning pro, Lynch compiled 105 points (41g-65a) during his four collegiate seasons at Robert Morris University, serving as captain for the Colonials during his senior season. The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania resident competed in two seasons with the North American Hockey League’s Johnstown Tomahawks where he registered 78 points in 113 games from 2014-16.